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Samsung unveils $229 Galaxy Buds On open-fit cuff earbuds

Samsung Electronics has introduced the Galaxy Buds On, marking its entry into the cuff-style earbud market with an open-fit, C-shaped design priced at $229 and scheduled to ship November 6.

Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Galaxy Buds On, the company's first pair of open-fit, cuff-style earbuds. The C-shaped clip-on devices are priced at $229 and are scheduled to begin shipping on November 6, according to a report by Bloomberg's Chris Welch.[2][4]

The earbuds were developed with the assistance of artificial intelligence, Bloomberg reported. With the release, Samsung enters an expanding category of clip-style audio accessories that already features offerings from Sony, Bose, and several Chinese brands.[1][2]

The announcement drew swift reactions across tech outlets. While TechRadar noted that the $229 price tag was higher than anticipated, ZDNET reported that Samsung's new clip-on design holds a major advantage over competing models from Sony and Bose.[3][5]

Key facts

  • Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Buds On, its first open-fit, C-shaped cuff-style earbuds.
  • The Galaxy Buds On are priced at $229 and are scheduled to ship on November 6.
  • Bloomberg's Chris Welch reported that the earbuds were designed with the help of AI.
  • The product competes in an open-ear category with devices from Sony, Bose, and several Chinese brands.
  • TechRadar reported that the earbuds cost significantly more than it expected.
  • ZDNET stated that the Galaxy Buds On hold a major advantage over rival offerings from Sony and Bose.

Sources · 5 sources

  1. BL

    Bloomberg@businessPost on X ·

    Samsung unveiled its first pair of cuff-style earbuds, adding to a growing category that includes products from Sony, Bose and several Chinese brands https://t.co/9r87F4Nmob

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  2. TE

    TechmemeArticle ·

    Samsung unveils the $229 Galaxy Buds On, its first open-fit, C-shaped cuff earbuds to compete with Sony and Bose, designed with AI's help, shipping November 6 (Chris Welch/Bloomberg) Chris Welch / Bloomberg : Samsung unveils the $229 Galaxy Buds On, its first open-fit, C-shaped cuff earbuds to compete with Sony and Bose, designed with AI's help, shipping November 6 — Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled its first pair of cuff-style earbuds, adding to a growing category that includes products from Sony Group Corp. …

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  3. TE

    TechRadar@techradarPost on X ·

    Galaxy Buds On: pricing and availability for Samsung's first clip-on open earbuds has finally been revealed, and they cost quite a bit more than I expected https://t.co/Gg5rjpMCR7

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  4. TE

    Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·

    Samsung unveils the $229 Galaxy Buds On, its first open-fit, C-shaped cuff earbuds to compete with Sony and Bose, designed with AI's help, shipping November 6 (@chriswelch / Bloomberg) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)

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  5. ZD

    ZDNET@ZDNETPost on X ·

    Samsung's new clip-style Galaxy Buds On have a major advantage over Sony and Bose - ZDNET https://t.co/MXO1NUmuX6

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